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Kenny Kunene resigns as Johannesburg PR councillor
Suspended Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president, Kenny Kunene, has resigned as a PR councillor in the City of Johannesburg with immediate effect.
The Witness reports that Kunene made the announcement in a letter on Saturday afternoon and comes after the PA deputy leader was seen outside the home of Katiso 'KT' Molefe, who has been arrested in connection with the murder of popular South African DJ, Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody.
'I regret to inform you that I have tendered my resignation as a Proportional Representation Councillor for the Patriotic Alliance, effective immediately, and will thus be unable to continue as a member of your mayoral committee, responsible for transport,' Kunene said in his resignation letter.
'I am stepping aside from public life for a period while my party satisfies itself as to certain allegations that have been raised against me, which are unfounded, but I have nevertheless agreed it would be in the public interest for me to await the clearing of my name before considering a return to public service and duty.'
The PA will now have to consider a replacement for Kunene's now-vacant seat on the Johannesburg city council.
Kunene said he is proud of the contributions he made during his time as councillor and MMC.
'I believe I have always committed myself to serve the residents of Johannesburg with vigour, authenticity, and vision. During my two years as an MMC, I worked to be a force for good, championing accessible transport, confronting inefficiencies, and challenging systemic rot within our institutions.
'I remain a loyal patriot towards our broader political mission and will remain dedicated to the upliftment of our communities,' Kunene said.
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